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More troops will be in Syria to help the local officials fight against the so-called anti-government group in the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria , according to a White House aide.

On Friday President Obama authorized dozens of Special Operations Forces to Syria. This would be the first time US troops work on the ground, officials said.

This move by President Barack Obama is a part of the overall effort to deter terrorist activities in the region.

Several other steps were also announced Friday, including a new potential deployment to Iraq.

According to reports, White House officials are working with the Iraqi government to set up a “Special Operations Force task force to further enhance our ability to target ISIL leaders and networks.” That includes sending special aircrafts, including F-15 fighters and A-10s to the Incirlik air base in Turkey.

Additionally, Coalition aircraft also hit Islamic State fighting positions, weapons and other targets near five Iraqi cities, including Sinjar and Tal Afar, a military statement released on Friday said.